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Title: Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 4
Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Memos of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 4" by Du Hausset and Lamballe is a historical account likely written in the late 18th century. This volume provides a firsthand narrative of the intrigues and societal dynamics at the French royal court during the transitions between Louis XV's and Louis XVI's reigns, emphasizing the influence of key figures such as Marie Antoinette and the Princesse de Lamballe. It captures the political and personal complexities surrounding the monarchy, as well as the public perception of the royal family amidst rising tensions leading to the Revolution. The opening portion of this volume introduces the early period of Louis XVI's reign, marked by hope and enthusiasm following the death of Louis XV. It details the changes in court dynamics as Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette ascend the throne, optimistic about their virtues. Through the eyes of the author's intimate circle, we learn about the tensions manifesting from political factions, jealousy, and gossip surrounding Marie Antoinette, especially regarding her perceived inadequacies as a mother and wife. Additionally, the narrative hints at the broader social and political upheavals that will follow, foreshadowing the eventual downfall of the monarchy, all while laying the groundwork for the deep connection between the Queen and the Princesse de Lamballe that shapes the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Du Hausset, Mme., 1713-1801

Author: Lamballe, Marie Thérèse Louise de Savoie-Carignan, princesse de, 1749-1792

EBook No.: 3879

Published: Dec 3, 2004

Downloads: 29

Language: English

Subject: France -- Court and courtiers

Subject: Pompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de, 1721-1764

Subject: Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:3879:2 2004-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Lamballe, Marie Thérèse Louise de Savoie-Carignan, princesse de Du Hausset, Mme. en 1
2024-09-20T06:29:41Z Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 4

This edition has images.

Title: Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 4
Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Memos of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 4" by Du Hausset and Lamballe is a historical account likely written in the late 18th century. This volume provides a firsthand narrative of the intrigues and societal dynamics at the French royal court during the transitions between Louis XV's and Louis XVI's reigns, emphasizing the influence of key figures such as Marie Antoinette and the Princesse de Lamballe. It captures the political and personal complexities surrounding the monarchy, as well as the public perception of the royal family amidst rising tensions leading to the Revolution. The opening portion of this volume introduces the early period of Louis XVI's reign, marked by hope and enthusiasm following the death of Louis XV. It details the changes in court dynamics as Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette ascend the throne, optimistic about their virtues. Through the eyes of the author's intimate circle, we learn about the tensions manifesting from political factions, jealousy, and gossip surrounding Marie Antoinette, especially regarding her perceived inadequacies as a mother and wife. Additionally, the narrative hints at the broader social and political upheavals that will follow, foreshadowing the eventual downfall of the monarchy, all while laying the groundwork for the deep connection between the Queen and the Princesse de Lamballe that shapes the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Du Hausset, Mme., 1713-1801

Author: Lamballe, Marie Thérèse Louise de Savoie-Carignan, princesse de, 1749-1792

EBook No.: 3879

Published: Dec 3, 2004

Downloads: 29

Language: English

Subject: France -- Court and courtiers

Subject: Pompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de, 1721-1764

Subject: Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:3879:3 2004-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Lamballe, Marie Thérèse Louise de Savoie-Carignan, princesse de Du Hausset, Mme. en 1